BMW X3 3.0i SAV 2004 - Manual (Page 102)

Replacing components
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When maintaining the headlamps,
please comply with the instructions in
the separate Caring for your vehicle bro-
chure.
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Halogen low beams
H7 bulb, 55 Watts
Always wear gloves and eye protec-
tion – the atmosphere within the bulb
is pressurized. Failure to observe this pre-
caution can lead to personal injury should
the bulb be damaged.
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Driver's side
1. Apply the screwdriver from the on-
board tool kit and pull off the lamp
cover
Caution when handling the screw-
driver, as otherwise personal
injury can occur or the vehicle can be
damaged.
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2. Press the bulb holder downward and
remove
3. Remove the bulb, mount a new bulb
4. Apply the bulb holder with the lower
edge to the bracket and press it in until
the lamp base locks in place.
Front passenger side
Before replacing the bulb, remove the res-
ervoir for the windshield washing system
from the bracket. To do so, loosen the bolt,
refer to arrow, and place the reservoir to
one side.
Bear in mind that the windshield
washing system reservoir is heavy. If
you do not, injuries or damage to the vehi-
cle can occur.
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For bulb replacement procedure, refer to
Driver's side.
Halogen high beams
H7 bulb, 55 Watts
Always wear gloves and eye protec-
tion – the atmosphere within the bulb
is pressurized. Failure to observe this pre-
caution can lead to personal injury should
the bulb be damaged.
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Driver's side
1. Open the clip and remove the lamp
cover
2. Press the bulb holder downward and
remove, refer to Low beams
3. Pull off the lamp base; fit a new lamp
base
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